November 12, 2008 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

[Thompson Fishing Guide Service]

November 12, 2008 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

Walleye fishing is on the upswing and has been for the last several days. Fish are being caught off main lake points either trolling deep diving crank baits or the jig and minnow or jig and night crawler trick. Ruark Bluff points have been fair, and the points around Crab Tree Cove and Orleans Trail have been producing fish. Lindy rig a crawler harness and slow troll or drift with the wind across these points and you should catch fish.

Crappie are being caught on main lake points with either rocky structure (white crappie) or brushy structure (black crappie). Minnow and jig is the best way to go. Find structure at the proper depth (around 20 feet). Guide’s note: remember this for all types of fish: structure or cover at the wrong depth is not good structure and cover. Just because you find a brush pile or a creek channel does not mean fish are present. The structure and or cover must be at the appropriate depth or you won’t catch fish. Depth is an overlooked piece of the puzzle but is vitally important to the location of the fish, and therefore your success. When I was a hunting guide in Colorado for elk, I learned that the big bulls were in certain places because they provided everything the animal needed to feel secure and survive. The only difference between an elk and a fish is that depth has to provide oxygen PLUS the cover and or structure.

Bass fishing has been very good. In a period of 1 hour in a drizzling rain, I caught 5 bass. The first one was legal, the second one weighed 3 pounds, third one weighed 5 pounds, fourth one weighed 3 pounds and the last one weighed 3 ½ pounds. They were all caught on plastic worms in 10 feet of water off a secondary lake point. I cannot give you the exact location because it would violate fishing guide’s code of ethics, which was instituted by the Toad Suck Fairy Fishing Guide School Academy in Puke Flats, Arkansas. Remember between now and deep winter is your best time of the year to catch big fish.

Marty Thompson

Thompson Fishing Guide Service

www.fishstockton.com

417-424-BASS

Often imitated, never duplicated. Fish the Finest!

[Chief Grey Bear]

I cannot give you the exact location because it would violate fishing guide’s code of ethics, which was instituted by the Toad Suck Fairy Fishing Guide School Academy in Puke Flats, Arkansas. Remember between now and deep winter is your best time of the year to catch big fish.

Marty Thompson

Thompson Fishing Guide Service

www.fishstockton.com

417-424-BASS

Often imitated, never duplicated. Fish the Finest!

That is funny Marty. Love the humor. Thanks for all the reports!

[Leonard]

hey chief..

whats funny is there is a town in Ark called toad suck.. and another called pickle gap

http://cityguides.msn.com/citylife/article...0D%0A%09%09%094

[Thompson Fishing Guide Service]

Chief Grey Bear and Leonard,

Most people think Toad Suck Fairy is something I made up. It is good to know that there are other cultured people out there who appreciate fine destinations. I did not know about Pickle Gap, I will have to incorporate that in my fishing guide package. The reason I say that is because if the fish don't bite, and you still want to be successful in the fishing guide business, you must be able to entertain. If you hire me, I will throw in my electric chicken dance for free. Thanks for your comments and your time.

Marty